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Sales Executive
- Plaine Wilhems
- Not disclosed
- Posted Apr 2, 2026
- Closing 02/05/2026
- ICT / IT / Web
- Sales Executive
- It Sales
- Ict Sales
- Web Sales
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities to generate Gross Profit (GP) in line with monthly goals.
- Build and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with existing and potential clients to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
- Generate and follow up on sales leads, maintaining accurate records of interactions and updates in the company’s CRM system.
- Focus on developing and expanding key inbound and outbound trade lanes, particularly those relevant to Mauritius (e.g., China, India, UAE, and South Africa).
- Work closely with Operations, Customer Service, and Documentation teams to ensure smooth shipment execution and seamless client handovers.
- Gather and analyze competitor activities, market trends, and pricing structures to identify new revenue opportunities and protect market share.
- Follow up on outstanding payments in coordination with the Finance team and ensure adherence to approved credit limits.
Required Skills
- Proven ability to negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure high-value deals while maintaining profitability.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French.
- Deep understanding of freight forwarding, including sea/air freight, customs clearance regulations, and international trade lanes.
- Ability to analyze market data to create actionable sales strategies and solve complex logistics problems.
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and CRM software to track performance and manage pipelines.
- Capable of thriving in a fast-paced, target-driven environment with shifting priorities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in sales or business development within the freight forwarding or logistics industry.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field will be a plus.
- A valid and clean private car driving license is essential for regular client visits across Mauritius.
- A demonstrated history of meeting or exceeding revenue targets and securing new accounts.